Band Happenings – 9/22/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the All-Parent Info Meeting this past Tuesday evening.

Here’s “What’s Happening” with our Glacier Peak High School Band Programs…

Important Upcoming Events:

• TODAY, Monday, September 22nd – Orders for Concert Dresses and Percussion Polos DUE! email Sarah McKinney, Uniform Coordinator – uniforms@grizzlyband.org for any clarifications
• email Sarah McKinney, Uniform Coordinator – uniforms@grizzlyband.org for any clarifications
• Band Fees This Year: Pays for field trips and other costs associated with performance travel. Rather than ask for fees one at a time, we’ve calculated the total cost to members for a one-time fee. The cost to members of Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Bands is $30. Wind Ensemble fees are $90.
• Pays for field trips and other costs associated with performance travel. Rather than ask for fees one at a time, we’ve calculated the total cost to members for a one-time fee. The cost to members of Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Bands is $30. Wind Ensemble fees are $90.
• THIS Thursday, September 25th – Curriculum Night from 7-8:30pm (No Grizzly Band Rehearsal) You can check out the Band Room with Mr. Morris!
• You can check out the Band Room with Mr. Morris!
• THIS Friday, September 26th – All-State Recordings due to Mr. Morris
• Friday, October 3rd Football Game vs. Lake Stickney All-State Jazz Recordings due to Mr. Morris
• Football Game vs. Lake Stickney
• All-State Jazz Recordings due to Mr. Morris
• Tuesday, October 7th- Elementary School Tour
• Friday, October 10th – HOMECOMING Football Game

We’re looking for:

• Event Coordinators to help lead specific activities
• Volunteers to support before, during and after events
• Behind-the-scenes helpers for planning, setup, fundraising, and more!

Bringing these opportunities to our band students and community is going to be an incredible experience – and it will be event better with YOU involved!

Email gphsbandboosters@gmail.com for more details and info

The Grizzly Band is more than just a band—it’s a community that builds school pride and supports our teams at all home football games, select basketball games, and community parades. If you’re a student at GPHS, you’re invited to join the fun and excitement of the Grizzly Band! Let’s make some unforgettable memories together!

Fall Schedule

September

25th – Curriculum Night from 7-8:30pm (NO GRIZZLY BAND REHEARSAL)

26th – All-State Recordings due to Mr. Morris

October

2nd – Grizzly Band Rehearsal @GP from 7-9pm

3rd – Football Game vs. Snohomish @Veteran’s Memorial Stadium

7th – Elementary School Tour

9th – Grizzly Band Rehearsal @GP from 7-9pm

10th – Football Game (Homecoming) vs. Snohomish @Veteran’s Memorial Stadium

15th – Applebee’s Fundraiser from 11am-Close

16th – Grizzly Band Rehearsal @GP from 7-9pm

22nd – Fall Band Concert @7pm (ONLY Percussion Ensemble and Symphonic Band)

23rd – Fall Band Concert @7pm (ONLY Concert Band and Wind Ensemble)

25th – Jazz Symposium

30th – Halloween Concert @5pm, possibly @7pm (TBD)

31st – Football Game vs Kamiak @Veteran’s Memorial Stadium

November

8th – Jazz Hang

11th – Veteran’s Day Parade (Details TBD)

25th – Fall Jazz Concert

If someone you know is missing out on our Weekly “Band Happenings” Newsletters, please direct them to our website at grizzlyband.org or you can provide their email(s) by emailing gphsbandboosters.com.

***Students, please sign up with an email you will regularly check throughout the year (avoid using just your SSD school email).

View ALL of our important links in one place!

GPHS Grizzly Band Fight Song with the Cheerleaders

9/19/2025

The Band Booster Board meets on the second Tuesday @ 7pm in the GPHS Band Room

Questions, Comments or Concerns?

email us at gphsbandboosters@gmail.com